Medical researchers are looking for new drugs to treat acne. Doctors are finding that, over time, the bacteria associated with acne are becoming resistant to certain antibiotics, though it is not clear how significant a problem this resistance represents. Some researchers are trying to identify probiotics to treat acne-affected skin.
Scientists are also trying to better understand the mechanisms involved in acne so that they can develop new treatments that work on those mechanisms. For example, one group of NIAMS-supported researchers is studying the mechanisms that regulate the development of the sebaceous glands. Another group is trying to understand how acne-causing bacteria activate the immune system in order to identify possible immunologic interventions.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics
Society for Pediatric Dermatology
American Skin Association
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